Content Writer

**POSITION OVERVIEW** The top responsibility of the Writer/Editor is to create and maintain new and existing print and digital products, features, enhancements, updates, and corrections. The writer/editor will edit and write social studies materials for elementary grades. They will construct student books (digital and print textbooks) based on the state standards and build supplementary materials that help reinforce and enhance students’ learning. This includes tests, quizzes, activities, projects, worksheets, additional reading, and more. Foundational characteristics essential to meeting customer expectations include content accuracy, ease of use (for teachers and students), effectiveness (at helping achieve learning goals), and detailed alignment to state learning standards (for curriculum products). Other important characteristics in Product Development include enthusiasm, inclusivity, honesty, and passion for your work. **RESPONSIBILITIES IN THIS ROLE** ● Edit and write print and digital Student Books and supplementary materials ● Ensure all products align completely to state and grade standards ● Collaborate with managers, editors, curriculum specialists, trainers, and designers to create and deliver projects and to continuously improve them ● Seek ways to improve the teacher and student experience through innovation and creativity, best practices in communication, and state\-of\-the art media ● Manage multiple concurrent projects within a fast\-paced environment **EXPERIENCE** ● Bachelor degree in journalism or English ● 5\+ years of experience as a writer/editor ● Expert at writing, proofreading, and editing; great storyteller ● Demonstrated ability to conduct and analyze research and then tailor information for different audiences or grade levels ● Conceptual creativity and problem\-solving skills; strong attention to detail; excellent organization skills ● Experience with content management systems ● Ability to give and receive constructive feedback ● Strong interpersonal and time management skills ● Familiarity with both the Chicago Manual of Style and AP Style ● Experience in any of the following areas is a plus: publishing, education, instructional design, K\-12 curriculum resources, eLearning